DREAM CONCERT 2026 reveals its first lineup featuring EXO-CBX, MAMAMOO's Hwasa, SHINee's Taemin, and THE BOYZ.
December/30/2025 18:05
The 'DREAM CONCERT 2026' has released its splendid first lineup. Scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2026, at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, the first lineup includes EXO-CBX, MAMAMOO's Hwasa, SHINee's Taemin, and THE BOYZ. EXO-CBX will serve as the headliner and showcase a legendary stage. Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin are set to perform on both days of 'DREAM CONCERT 2026', drawing more attention as it marks their first appearance at the 'DREAM CONCERT' in nine years since 'DREAM CONCERT 2017 in Pyeongchang'. Hwasa will also perform at 'DREAM CONCERT 2026'. Recently, she has created a syndrome in the music industry with her single 'Good Goodbye', achieving a 'perfect all-kill' by topping six major music streaming charts in Korea, as well as ranking first for two consecutive weeks on the 'Billboard Korea Hot 100', first on the 'Billboard World Digital Song Sales' chart, and 32nd on the 'Billboard Global 200', showcasing her dazzling achievements. With her influence proven as a triple crown winner on music shows and a six-time champion on the Circle chart, expectations are high for Hwasa's performance at the 'DREAM CONCERT'. Taemin will also participate in 'DREAM CONCERT 2026'. He recently achieved third place on the Billboard 'World Digital Song Sales' chart with his special digital single 'Veil', proving his global popularity. After successfully completing his '2025 TAEMIN ARENA TOUR 'Veil'' in Japan, he is set to perform solo in Las Vegas on January 16, 2026, and at the Grammy Museum's 'Global Spin Live' on the 20th. Additionally, he is the only male K-POP solo artist scheduled to perform at the '2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival' in April, further accelerating his global activities. Furthermore, THE BOYZ, who had a busy year in 2025, will also perform at 'DREAM CONCERT 2026'. They released their third full album 'Unexpected' and their tenth mini-album 'a;effect' this year, with 'Unexpected' surpassing 740,000 sales upon release, marking their fourth half-million seller. They have been active without rest, with a special unit single in November and a special single in December. Attention is focused on how they will captivate local fans with their performance at the 'DREAM CONCERT'. The 'DREAM CONCERT' is a long-standing K-POP concert representing Korea, serving as a significant axis in K-POP history. This Hong Kong performance is expected to be a meaningful milestone for a full-scale global expansion as the first overseas concert of 2026.
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